emt-basic curriculum module 4

State of WisconsinEMT-Basic: A Practice BasedApproach to EMS EducationOBJECTIVES LEGENDC=Cognitive P=Psychomotor A=Affective1 = Knowledge level2 = Application level3 = Problem-solving levelOBJECTIVESCOGNITIVE OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this lesson, the EMT-Basic student will be able to:4-6.1 List various ways that poisons enter the body. (C-1)4-6.2 List signs/symptoms associated with poisoning. (C-1)4-6.3 Discuss the emergency medical care for the patient with possibleoverdose. (C-1)4-6.4 Describe the steps in the emergency medical care for the patient withsuspected poisoning. (C-1)4-6.5 Establish the relationship between the patient suffering from poisoningor overdose and airway management. (C-3)4-6.6 State the generic and trade names, indications, contraindications,medication form, dose, administration, actions, side effects andre-assessment strategies for activated charcoal.(C-1)4-6.7 Recognize the need for medical direction in caring for the patient withpoisoning or overdose. (C-3)AFFECTIVE OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this lesson, the EMT-Basic student will be able to:4-6.8 Explain the rationale for administering activated charcoal. (A-3)4-6.9 Explain the rationale for contacting medical direction early in theprehospital management of the poisoning or overdose patient. (A-3)PSYCHOMOTOR OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this lesson, the EMT-Basic student will be able to:4-6.10 Demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care for the patientwith possible overdose. (P-1,2)4-6.11 Demonstrate the steps in the emergency medical care for the patientwith suspected poisoning.(P-1,2)4-6.12 Perform the necessary steps required to provide a patient withactivated charcoal. (P-2)4-6.13 Demonstrate the assessment and documentation of patient response.(P-1,2)4-6.14 Demonstrate proper disposal of the equipment for the administration ofactivated charcoal. (P-1,2)Module 4-62